2003 Toyota RAV4 transmission problems
The 2003 Toyota RAV4 has 209 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 53% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
209
Transmission complaints
53%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 TOYOTA RAV4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE A HARSH SHIFT WHILE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO REDUCE IN SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2003 Toyota RAV4 have?
NHTSA has 209 complaints about the 2003 Toyota RAV4 transmission — 53% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.